Petrified Wood and How It's Formed
WEBJun 13, 2021 · This is generally the result of the original wood having been buried in mud containing volcanic ash. Excellent examples of this kind of petrified wood are found in the Petrified Forest State Park in Arizona. The different colors are the result of trace minerals in the solution. Copper, cobalt, and chromium give a green or blue color; iron ...